Deaths Willam Floyd Reeves longtime Mt Vernon figure
Willam Floyd Reeves a former justice of the peace and Mt Vernon township board member died at 4:15 pm Monday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was 70. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2:00 pm at Myers Chapel with burial in Memorial Gardens. He resided at 724 Salem Road and was a Raleigh dealer employed at the Mt Vernon car shops for 30 years. Reeves born July 20, 1892 in Jefferson County was married in 1913 to Mary Witzel. He is survived by his wife a son Bill Reeves a daughter Irene Green four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Mt. Vernon
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Reeves
Salem Road
Myers Chapel
Everett Lemay
Memorial Gardens
Irene Green
Keith McFarlane Dies Former Jefferson County Resident
Keith McFarlane 71 a former resident of Jefferson County died Sunday night at his Boulder Colorado home. He was born in Centralia, son of Joseph and Mrs. McFarlane. Survived by step brother John A. Martin of Benton Road, three sisters Cleona Brauer Belleville Lela and Ravena McFarlane St Louis, step sister Lillie Bennett Washington Mo. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Body taken to Sandoval Funeral Home.
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Jefferson County
Boulder
Sandoval
Mr. McFarlane
Centralia
Joseph McFarlane
John A. Martin
Benton Road
Cleona Brauer
Belleville
Lela
Ravena McFarlane
St. Louis
Lillie Bennett
Washington, Mo
Three Shell Plants Closed Strike Hits Shell Refineries
More than 5,000 union workers walk out at Shell Oil refineries in Wood River Illinois Norco Louisiana and Houston Texas with no negotiations set Contracts expired May 1 Workers emphasize job security severance pay and wage demands The Wood River plant reports 250 supervisors staying on site for maintenance while 1 000 nonunion workers are idled Also Belleville Ill reports 12 year old Daniel Newton drowns after pool incident at Turner Pool later pronounced dead at hospital
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Wood River
Houston
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Belleville
Belleille
Ill
Daniel Newton
Turner
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Births Sharon Murie Wallace at Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr and Mrs Jake Wallace of 1220 Welkins welcomed a daughter born at 12 15 this morning at Good Samaritan hospital. The baby weighed six pounds six and a half ounces and is named Sharon Murie.
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Welkins
Good Samaritan Hospital
Sharon Murie
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admits and Discharges
Admitted at Jefferson Memorial are William Earl Scott Alga Lee Spurlock Clarence New comb Bethel Jane Hefner of Whit Discharged Glenna Majors. At Samaritan admitted Diane Seidenstricker Mary Lee Landers Jack Hardy Cave discharged Weaver Render Dulaney Garnett Mae Elliston Linda Kaye Hulbert Mary Lee Landers Charles Richard Gordon Mrs Sharon Kay Howard and baby Brent Alan Agnes Elizabeth er Cora Jewell Ratliff Lena Marie King Marlie McGuire Mrs Lola Mae Curlock Mrs Joan Harle Spotanski and baby David Charles H Hofer.
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Alga Lee Spurlock
Clarence Newcomb
Bethel Jane Hefner
Whit
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Samaritan
Diane Seidenstricker
Mary Lee Landers
Jack Hardy Cave
Weaver Render Dulaney
Garnett Mae Elliston
Linda Kaye Hulbert
Charles Richard Gordon
Sharon Kay Howard
Brent Alan
Agnes Elizabether
Cora Jewell Ratliff
Lena Marie King
Marlie McGuire
Lola Mae Curlock
Joan Harle Spotanski
Baby
David
Charles H. Hofer
Amvets Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening
The Amvets will meet Wednesday night at 7 30 at Lub Ogi Ard, Comm.
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Lub Ogiard
Market Prices For Local Live Stock Today
Prices on the local live stock market rose 15 cents. Hogs topped at 18.00 for 200 to 230 pounds. Sows weighed 300 pounds and under 16.25, down. 300 pounds and over 15.76, down. Boars sold at 9.00 to 10.00.
Mt. Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon
Mt. Vernon traders quoted wheat at 1.92 dollars, soybeans at 2.33, and corn at 1.05 this afternoon, reflecting local market rates. The report notes price levels for the three crops in Mt. Vernon.
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Livestock auction at National Stockyards reports mixed肉 prices
Hogs 9,000 head with varying weights and upticks for several lots. Cattle and calves strong on 700-950 lb ranges with majority good to choice between 23.30 and 28.25. Sheep offerings include spring lambs 18.50-23.00 and mixed cull utilities probing 10.00-14.00.
Egg and poultry prices from St. Louis market report
In St. Louis the AP reports on eggs and live poultry prices and grades. Consumer and wholesale grades are listed with ranges for A large A medium A small B large standard and farm run different weights. Cort broilers and fryers priced nearby.
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Chicago Produce Poultry and Dairy Prices Steady
Chicago wholesale prices for poultry remain unchanged with roasters and fryers quoted in the 19 to 32 cent range and special red white rock fryers listed. Butter at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange holds steady with various grade scores shown. Eggs prices also steady with white and mixed grades listed, including A whites about 37 44 and dirties at 23 19.
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Erly
Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Grain Market Report Shows No Wheat or Soy Sales
CHICAGO AP reports no sales of wheat oats or soybeans in the latest market sample. The document lists barley and feed grades with small percentage adjustments and notes oil content for soybeans.
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Chicago
Wall Street Downturn Hits Steel Stocks After Dividend Cut
Wall Street trading turned irregular with moderate volume as steel shares fell after Republic Steel cut its dividend to 50 cents from 7 dollars. U S Steel and Jones & Laughlin tumbled while Martin Marietta rose on Titan III contractor news. Tobacco stocks like Lorillard led a modest market upturn in a day of mixed gains and losses.
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U. S
Fast Train Plows Into Car Seventeen Die
In Timberlake South Carolina a fast train collided with a car causing seven deaths. Authorities learned Bollinger had visited the Donnells and his car was parked behind theirs in the Donnell driveway. Donnell then took Bollinger’s car to pick up his wife and children at Mrs Donnell’s parents’ home.
Weather brings brutal heat and storms across Illinois
A detailed weather report from Illinois via the Associated Press describes a hot, humid spell with upper 90s to 100s, storms in southern regions, and evacuations after a nursing home fire in Greenville. It notes rainfall totals, sunrise and sunset times, and mentions damages from winds, including a canopy ripped from a grandstand and a truck blown off U.S. 66.
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Nuclear Powered Liner Has Mishap
The Savannah, the world’s first nuclear powered merchant ship, halted 40 miles east of the Virginia coast when a speed control malfunction shut down its reactor. Gov. Vandiver and others aboard observed as two warning flags and a pennant signaled steering difficulties. A diesel generator reengaged, restoring power after about 144 hours, with officials saying the mishap proves reactor safety.
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Georgia
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New York
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Atomic Power Plant
Two Girls Disappear in Virginia
In Alexandria Virginia police and FBI shifted from broad search to focused inquiry for two four foot tall, 60 to 70 pound girls Rita Ohlgren and Maria Theresa Morley missing since Sunday evening. Residents Marines and soldiers canvassed Brookville area with dogs and sewers checked as FBI joined late Monday. The girls were last seen playing near adjoining apartment houses. their father William Morley reported the disappearance. Marine Maj A Ohlgren was away on a 13 month duty in Japan returning after news of the case.
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Mt. Myer
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Maria Theresa
Maj. A
Ohlgren
Japan
Treasure Island
Calif
Commissioner resigns from Salem city council
Thomas Spencer, city gas and sewer commissioner, submitted Monday his resignation from the City Council, citing lack of cooperation from city officials. He said officials ignored his suggestions for improved meter installation and department maintenance methods.
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Thomas Spencer
City Gas and Sewer
Weisbecker to Coach and Teach in California
Milt Weisbecker son of Mr and Mrs C H Weisbecker of 1908 Broadway recently earned his Ph D from Syracuse University He is visiting Mt Vernon before moving to a new post in California He will be assistant football coach and baseball coach at San Fernando Valley State College and serve as Associate Professor in health and safety physical education and recreation and athletics.
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C. H. Weisbecker
Broadway
Syracuse University
Syracuse
New York
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Mt. Vernon
California
San Fernando Valley State College
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Retired Civil Service Workers Reelect Kell
Jefferson Chapter No 688 of the National Association of Retired Civil Employees hosted J W Shank of Danville state federation president who praised attendance. John C Kell reelected president as Mae R Warren named first vice president. meeting adjourned with one new member. Next gathering set for September 17 at 6 30 pm at the Legion hall with all retired civil employees invited.
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National Association of
J. W. Shank
Danville
Illinois Federation of Chapters
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Mae R. Warren
W. O. Miller
Shaplab
Legion Hall
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Shank
Revamp of Negro Job Committee Planned in Washington
Washington AP Kennedy appointed group to boost equal job opportunities for Negroes faces policy shakeup. Theodore Kheel urges combining compulsory and voluntary efforts under one leader, Hobart N. Taylor, Detroit attorney, named executive vice chairman to oversee unified operations and expand impact.
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Kennedy
New York
Theodore Kheel
Kheel
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Detroit
Attornney
Ken
Garage Blaze Sparks Fear For Child Unfounded
A mother feared her daughter was inside a burning garage at 905 Salem Road. Firefighters found the Hickman child safe at a neighbor’s house. The fire, of unknown origin, destroyed the Hickman garage and a power mower and damaged a roof at 907 Salem Road.
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Waldo Foster
Salem Road
Jamison Fined Twenty Five Dollars After Trial
Police Magistrate Sherman Bullock ruled Earl D. Jamison guilty of trespass after testimony at city hall. Jamison, a local businessman, was fined 25 plus costs and announced he would appeal to circuit court. The charge was brought by Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Peart, residents at 2917 Jamison Boulevard, who said Jamison entered the home without permission while they were away. Jamison owned the house and was showing it to a prospective buyer.
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Earl D. Jamison
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Cairo Probe Ordered By Gov. Kerner
Gov Otto Kerner ordered a probe into racial discrimination at a Cairo roller rink and swimming pool after a clash left six integration demonstrators injured. Attorney general Warren Moyer said statements were taken from about 10 youths and more could follow, with possible court action to enforce civil rights laws. Local leaders urged calm while authorities prepared to act against violators and keep facilities open where possible.
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Tinois Attorney General’s Office
Cairo
Otto Kerner
Kerner
Kemner
Or HC
Helenace
Warren Moyer
Moyer
Alexander County
Crcuit
Skat Ling Wink
Payton Berthling
Cairo Chamber of Commerce
Holman
Blaine Ramsey Jr
AACP
Raymond Harth
Chicago
NAACP
Charles Ko
Oust Tough Tony Anastasia Leads Local Ouster Bid
Leaders of locals from Maine to Virginia voted unanimously Monday to oust Anthony Tough Tony Anastasia, boss of a 15,000 member local on the Brooklyn waterfront, from his co chairmanship of a top committee of the International Longshoremen's Union.
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Tough Tony
New York
Maine
Virginia
Anthony
Tony) Anastasia
Brooklyn
International Longshoremen’s UN
Referendum August 30 Polling Places Set Here For Wheat Quota Vote
Parker Pierce, chairman of the county ASCS, announced polling places for the August 30 referendum on 1963 wheat marketing quotas. Voters may cast ballots 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the ASCS office in Mt. Vernon. If two thirds approve, quotas apply with price support at about 1.82 a bushel. penalties for excess wheat exist for noncompliant growers.
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Parker Pierce
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
A. S. CS
Harrison Street
Mt. Vernon
Winds Damage Planes at Lakeside Airport East St Louis
Strong winds with a thunderstorm damaged two hangars and three or four private planes at Lakeside Airport near East St Louis Illinois. Airport operator Omar Midgett estimated damage from eight thousand to ten thousand dollars.
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East ST. Louis, NJ
Lakeside Airport
Omar Midgett
Jacqueline Kennedy and Caroline Swim in Ravello Visit
Jacqueline Kennedy and her four year old daughter Caroline vacation in Ravello Italy continuing a seaside day trip. They spent time at nearby Conca dei Marini enjoying the Italian coast and warm summer weather.
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Ravello
Italy
Jacqueline Kennedy
Caroline
Conca Dei Marini
Churchill Returns Home From Hospital After Fall
Sir Winston Churchill left Middlesex Hospital in a chair to cheers, waving a cigar as he returns to Hyde Park Gate London after breaking his left thigh in a Monte Carlo fall on June 28. Doctors pinned the fracture and he endured phlebitis bronchial issues and jaundice during recovery.
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Winston Churchill
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Monte Carlo
Winston Wass
Hyde Park Gate
Kensington
Britain
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